Urea

CO(NH₂)₂

IUPAC: Urea

CAS: 57-13-6

Tổng quan

Urea is the main nitrogen-containing waste product of protein metabolism in mammals. It was the first organic compound synthesized from inorganic materials.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
20,0%
N
46,6%
O
26,6%

Công dụng

  • Fertilizer
  • Diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue)
  • Skincare moisturizer
  • Protein denaturation

Sự thật thú vị

  • Wöhler's 1828 synthesis of urea from ammonium cyanate disproved vitalism — the idea that organic compounds required a 'life force'

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(N)N

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
60,06 g/mol
Mật độ
1,3200 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
133,3 °C
Độ hòa tan
1079 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
60,0324
XLogP
-1,4
TPSA
69,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
29,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urea?
Urea (CO(NH₂)₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Urea.
What is the molecular weight of Urea?
Urea has a molar mass of 60.06 g/mol.
What state is Urea at room temperature?
Urea is a solid at room temperature.
Is Urea organic or inorganic?
Urea is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Urea?
Urea (CO(NH₂)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).